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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

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I have been dying. Dying to have this project complete so that:

1. We can enjoy our finally-pretty-much-fully completed backyard.

and

2. So I could finally show you our work that is basically no longer in progress.

I'm beyond excited.

Wanna see the transformation?

This is the pool before:

And this is the pool after.

This is what the lack of landscaping looked like before:

And this is what it looks like now. Just for perspective, the retaining wall that we put in is 60'.

More of what the side of the house looked like before:

And what it looks like now.

Excuse me while I go lounge in my very own oasis. Actually, I think I'll take my laptop and see what is making you Wordful today. Don't forget to sign in with Mr. Linky!

Gracious, woman - that is one serious oasis! An absolutely dramatic transformation - it's gorgeous and I must admit I'm a teensy bit jealous. I wish I had a place so beautiful and relaxing to lounge in. ENJOY!

What a transformation! It is like an oasis, congrats, you must be so excited! As someone who has lived thru construction, I can totally appreciate the releaf you must be feeling right now. Enjoy the day!

What a nice surprise to visit your blog on Wordful Wednesday and see a whole new wonderful design (it's been awhile I know)and a full list of participants for WW. Congratulations! You are keeping it going! Hope to get back to participating myself. Blessings to you!

Oh what a difference!! I know we did the same thing to ours...it looked like no one touched the back yard or the pool. We took out the ugly bamboo and put in queen palms and cool deck stones for lounging. Love the look!! You guys are like us...always a project to be had...twins and kids and all! LOL We are gluttons for pain.

I love it SO much. I told you already how much I just love pools and especially the before and afters. Yours is gorgeous and I am so happy for you. I definitely to put mine up soon! Even though we had major things done we still have to resurface our pool. What did you end up going with? I like it a lot.

It is beautiful, Angie! I love the pebble you chose - so warm and inviting! I really wanted a stained/stamped patio for ours when we built last summer, but the budget wouldn't stretch that far :) And sadly, we haven't been in the water much this summer...it's been a weird weather summer here. Enjoy :)